This weekly bulletin contains the latest news updates across Year 12
EEKLY W B ULLETIN 10 MAY 2024
A MESSAGE FROM OUR HEADTEACHER
KEY SCHOOL DATES
Year 9 DofE Training - 14-15 May Year 10 French Residential - 17-20 May
It has been lovely that this week at last has felt like summer and everyone has enjoyed the opportunity to be outside in the fresh air at break and lunch. This week our focus has very much been on our students in Years 11 and 13 as they finish their taught lessons and begin their final written public exams.
Half Term - 27-31 May Back to School - 3 June
HOLIDAYS & NATIONAL DAYS Mental Health Awareness Month - May National Walking Month - May Mental Health Week - 13-19 May International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia - 17 May
On Tuesday we greatly enjoyed our traditional Dress Up Day when Year 11 students come into school in costume, either in friendship groups or as individuals. Alongside some classic outfits including The Smurfs and the Spice Girls, I am amazed that the students managed to come up with new ideas yet again. This year our winners and runners up included a full Formula 1 Team with students dressed as cars and traffic lights in addition to the drivers and engineers! Then on Wednesday we had our Year 11 Final Assembly, joined by family and friends. It was wonderful to celebrate the students, looking back at their journey through school from Year 7. Our guest speaker, Amelia Radford, a previous Waldegrave Head Girl, delivered an inspirational speech reminding the students how important it is as young women to have the confidence to make your voice heard. It was a beautiful morning and a perfect way to begin the exam season, with our students brimming with the love and support from all at home and school. Today was our Year 13 students’ last day and they enjoyed dressing up in their school uniforms from Year 11. We had a mini celebration today and are looking forward to a formal celebration with Year 13 when their exams have finished.
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~ Ms Tongue, Headteacher
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. This coincides with May being National Walking Month, encouraging everyone to walk to work or school, rather than using cars or public transport, or get outside and explore the natural surroundings on their doorsteps. We know that being in nature and being physically active are two key ways to promote positive mental wellbeing. Ms Lane will be encouraging all students to move more for their mental health through her assemblies over the next fortnight. More information on how to support or get involved with Mental Health Awareness Week can be found here.
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A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF YEAR 12
Year 12 students returned to lessons this week after their mocks and enrichment week. I am delighted to see students back in the classroom and engaged in their learning. As students receive their mock results over the coming weeks I would like to reinforce the message that these mocks are practice exams and a way to see what areas are going well and what each student can work on. Please encourage your child to speak to their subject teachers or me if they have any questions or concerns. In media studies this week, our students had the privilege of listening to a captivating talk by Tom Grievson from Harroway Films. Tom shared his expertise in film marketing, directly tying into the coursework component of the A Level course. He even generously extended work experience opportunities to our students, providing them with a firsthand glimpse into the industry. With Tom’s exciting trip to the Cannes Film Festival this weekend, our students couldn’t help but feel inspired by his journey. Furthermore, our Year 12 students have been equipped with valuable information on crafting their personal statements. They’ve been given a deadline for the first draft, set for the beginning of June. This step marks an important milestone in their academic journey, and we’re here to guide and support them as they navigate this process.
MS SILLWOOD, HEAD OF YEAR 12
SPORTS FIXTURES
Date
Result
Fixture
30.04.24 07.05.24
Year 7/8 Rounders vs Richmond Upon Thames
WON 12.5-6.5
Year 7/8 Rounders vs Hampton High
WON 6.5-2
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
Based on the award-winning one woman show of the same name, this novelisation is a first person account of a woman’s fight for justice in an unfair system. A working class woman, the protagonist has fought hard to get to the position she is at: a successful criminal barrister. However, when she becomes a victim of a crime, her faith in the system that she has dedicated her life to is called into question. The audiobook, narrated by Jodie Comer, is highly recommended.
~ Recommended by Mrs Nowicki
Please contact us with any queries or problems you may have. To get in touch with a member of staff from your child’s year group, you can: Send an email to sixthform@waldegravesch.org Or you can contact the school via phone by calling: 02088943244 WALDEGRAVE SCHOOL Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH HOW TO CONTACT YEAR 12 HEAD OF YEAR AND TUTORS
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